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Anselma C. Ramilo, MD; Mildred R. Jackson, MD; Ronald D. Wise, MD; Aditya Kaul, MD

Arch Dermatol. 1983;119(9):786-788.

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae is an important cause of acute respiratory disease. Extrapulmonary sites of involvement in M pneumoniae infections predominantly include the CNS, heart, kidneys, joints, and skin, although other organs may be affected.^1,2

A variety of skin lesions may be associated with M pneumoniae infection, including urticarial, maculopapular, vesicular, scarlatiniform, and morbilliform eruptions, although the most frequently reported manifestations are the common form of erythema multiforme and the Stevens-Johnson syndrome.³ To our knowledge, petechial skin lesions have been reported to accompany Mycoplasma infection in only one patient.⁴

The exanthem associated with acute meningococcemia is classically described as purpuric or petechial and is characterized by an abrupt and fulminant onset. Occasionally, however, some patients are initially seen with a diffuse maculopapular eruption early in the course of the disease.^5,6

We describe herein a child who was initially seen with a dramatic illness that was characterized by the . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
From the Departments of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, Division of Dermatology, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago.

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